PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0Prerequisites: PSY 150Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.